The number of victims of the powerful floods in North-Eastern India killed at least 62 people, reported on Sunday Agency associated Press referring to local authorities.

Earlier it was reported about the deaths of 27 people because of the fact that monsoon rains caused in the last days debris flows and powerful spill the Brahmaputra river. According to the associated Press, the element has flooded about 2 thousands of Indian villages. The most seriously affected the state of Assam. During temporary residence, organized by the administration of the region for displaced already arrived about 480 thousand people.

According to local authorities, the flood has already become the most powerful in the region since 2004.

Assistance to local authorities has the army, which helps to arrange temporary camps for refugees. Helicopters of the air force used for evacuation. In addition, in the rescue operation involved more than 60 Motorboats and boats.